Tié (en. Tie)

/tje/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Expression of desire, need, or doubt related to possession.
It is possible that I have a book you would like.
Es posible que yo tié un libro que te gustaría.
Indicates a condition or situation that is not fulfilled.
If I have time, I will go to the party.
Si yo tié tiempo, iré a la fiesta.
Used in hypothetical constructions.
Even though I have the money, I wouldn't spend it.
Aunque yo tié el dinero, no lo gastaría.

Etymology

From Latin 'tenere', meaning 'to hold' or 'to possess'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

if I have to go
indicates an obligation or necessity.
si yo tié que ir
it is possible that I have
expresses possibility or doubt.
es posible que yo tié
even though I have time
indicates a situation contrary to what is expected.
aunque yo tié tiempo

Related Words

to have
Verb that means to possess or hold.
tener
I have
First person singular of the present indicative tense of the verb to have.
tengo
possession
Action of having or possessing something.
tenencia

Slang Meanings

Expression of doubt or possibility.
If you knew that I have a pool, you would come to swim.
Si supieras que yo tié piscina, vendrías a nadar.
Colloquial use to indicate that something may be considered important.
Even if it doesn’t seem like it, what I have is crucial.
Aunque no lo parezca, lo que yo tié es crucial.